LARKIN, Philip Arthur (1922-1985)
CL Wellington, later Shropshire 1943; Leicester UC (Leicester U) 1946; DL Queen's University, Belfast 1950; CL Hull University 1955-1985
Despite a slender output he won international fame as a poet and particularly for Whitsun weddings (1964) and High windows (1974). He also edited the Oxford book of twentieth century verse (1973). His volume of essays, Required writing (1983) includes some account of his early experiences as a librarian. He was made LA Honorary Fellow in 1980.
CL Wellington, later Shropshire 1943; Leicester UC (Leicester U) 1946; DL Queen's University, Belfast 1950; CL Hull University 1955-1985
Despite a slender output he won international fame as a poet and particularly for Whitsun weddings (1964) and High windows (1974). He also edited the Oxford book of twentieth century verse (1973). His volume of essays, Required writing (1983) includes some account of his early experiences as a librarian. He was made LA Honorary Fellow in 1980.